Ermitage International School of France
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Description of Ermitage International School of France
- Location: France, Maisons-Laffitte
- Age of students: 3 - 18 years old
- Educational programs: French / British Baccalauréat, A-Level, Brevet, IGCSE, IB
- Number of students: over 1000
- Foundation year: 1941
- Type of studying: mixed
- Accommodation: residence
- Price: from 8000 euros per term (full board)
- Ranking: TOP-5 bilingual schools in Paris France and the EU; 100% of graduates receive IB Diploma with the result of 39 points
Established in 1941, the Hermitage Private School is one of the most prestigious colleges in Paris. In the bilingual school you can get a secondary education corresponding to high modern international academic standards. Education is conducted in French and English. Bilingual department has been working at the Ermitage School since 1981. Its main goal is to provide French schoolchildren an opportunity to master English at a sufficient level for communication in the international environment.
Extracurricular program of the school is rich and varied. The main emphasis is put on sports and creativity. There are sections of swimming, volleyball, basketball, tennis, rugby, netball, lacrosse, hockey, football, cricket, fencing, athletics. To the attention of creative children are offered circles of drawing, painting, sculpture, music and acting.
Ermitage International School of France works as a day school and a boarding school. The school has everything you need to accommodate 120 students on the campus, 25% are foreign students. Number of international students is increasing every year.
The bilingual school attracts foreign students not only with high quality of educational services, but a convenient location. From the town of Maisons-Laffitte to the center of Paris there is about 17 km. The settlement, where the school is located, is considered to be one of the most English-speaking in France.
Maisons-Laffitte has a large number of emigrants from English-speaking countries. City population is more than 550 000 people. High level of infrastructure development in Maisons-Laffitte also serves as one of the factors that attracts international students. The city is interesting from a tourist point of view. It is full of historical sights worthy of visiting.
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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Ermitage International School of France
Brevet, French certificate (complete secondary education)
The program provides for five-year schooling. It is designed for 6 - 10 classes. Brevet is a compulsory educational level for those who wish to continue their studies at French Baccalauréat. The course provides for the studying of the main subjects of the school curriculum, the passing of examinations in history (geography), mathematics, French.
International Brevet (bilingual program for obtaining a certificate of secondary education)
The program differs from the classical French course Brevet by the presence of an additional subject - English. On it at the end of the studying exam is passed. International Brevet allows students to continue their studies on the British Baccalauréat program.
British Baccalauréat
The program is an international analogue of the French Baccalauréat. The bilingual course provides for the study of subjects in French and English. The first is the main language of teaching. In English, historical disciplines are studied.
IB Diploma (11-12 grades)
The program is aimed at students preparing to enter European universities. A feature of the course is the study of the material mainly at round tables and in the format of seminars. The studying also provides for developing students critical thinking, communication skills.
The program for high school students provides for the study of basic academic disciplines in each direction. Students receive knowledge in economics, literature, and natural sciences. Also French is in the list of compulsory subjects. The studying of English takes 5 hours a week. The duration of the program is 3 years.
Brevet, French certificate (complete secondary education)
The program provides for five-year schooling. It is designed for 6 - 10 classes. Brevet is a compulsory educational level for those who wish to continue their studies at French Baccalauréat. The course provides for the study of the main subjects of the school curriculum, the passing of examinations in history (geography), mathematics, French.
International Brevet (bilingual program for obtaining a certificate of secondary education)
The program differs from the classical French course Brevet by the presence of an additional subject - English. On it at the end of the studying exam is passed. International Brevet allows students to continue their studies on the British Baccalauréat program.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school offers accommodation in comfortable residences located in historic buildings on campus. Each room is equipped with self-studying rooms, kitchens, laundries, lounges. For accommodation there are 2, 4-bed rooms with private facilities.
Students in the residences are offered comprehensive meals.
Subjects, specialties
Advantages
- Ermitage International School of France offers its students best educational programs of the British and international system.
- The school is known for a high level of academic preparation for students. Graduates from Ermitage School enroll in the best universities in France and Britain.
- School education includes academic studies, a rich and diverse extracurricular program: sports, excursions, creativity.
- The school is bilingual, English and French. All educational programs provide development of students' skills, values, which allow them to achieve high goals, to develop effectively, and to build a confident career.
Facilities and equipment at Ermitage International School of France
The school has several campuses. Corps for primary and secondary classes are located in the park Maisons Chateau. The senior school is located in the center of Maisons-Laffitte.
Classrooms are equipped with modern auditoriums with computers, interactive whiteboards, libraries, lobbies, computer centers. The school also has all necessary infrastructure for the physical development of students.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Application fee 55 euros;
- Deposit upon admission 1000 euros;
- Deposit for accommodation 1000 euros.
Extras:
- Application fee 90 EUR
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 350 EUR
- Deposit for a course/programme 1000 EUR
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 1000 EUR
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Ermitage International School of France
Recommendations on when to apply
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